Current affairs
22.10.2009
”Artek not a brand, but a mindset”
STANDARD fragrance, a joint creation by Finnish furniture and design company Artek and Japanese fashion house Comme des Garçon, was launched in London in October. The launch of the fragrance is one of the key events in Artek's upcoming 75th anniversary celebrations.
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7.10.2009
6.10.2009
Harrods, VEEN Waters and Kaj Stenvall unite for a worthy cause
Finnish spring water brand VEEN and Mrs Heini Al Fayed from Harrods handed a £5000 cheque and a Kaj Stenvall painting to the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH) on 1st October. GOSH’s Director of Corporate Fundraising, Antonia Dalmahoy received the donation at a function at the Finnish Ambassador's residence in Kensington Palace Gardens.
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1.10.2009
22.9.2009
4.9.2009
Honorary Consul David Stone receives decoration of honour
Ambassador Jaakko Laajava presented Honorary Consul David Stone the insignia of Knight, First Class, of the Order of the Lion of Finland, the honour that was conferred on him by President Tarja Halonen. The decoration ceremony took place in the presence of Mr Stone's family at the official residence of the Ambassador of Finland in Kensington, London.
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1.9.2009
Cleantech Finland – Contributors of Green Technology
Finland’s innovators are assisting in the search for solutions to the urgent challenges of climate change and environmental degradation. Finnish cleantech manufacturers, who specialise in the development of cleaner technology, have joined forces to promote their eco-friendly solutions both home and abroad.
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27.8.2009
Women's Euro 2009 in Finland
A major international football tournament in Finland? Really? Believe it or not, but that truly is the case! Late August through early September, Finland is hosting the 2009 UEFA Women's Championship. Twelve national teams – including the Finns – will compete in the three-week competition, the first major non-junior tournament organized by Finland.
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24.8.2009